Timothy Woods

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Birmingham, AL 35242

256-***-****

xzicwo@r.postjobfree.com

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in a variety of Computerized Drafting, Documentation, and Project Management Programs, including AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Solid Works, MAT lab, Pro-E, SAP Software, TipQA, Read and Interpret Blueprints, Technical Drawings, Schematics and Computer-generated Reports, Serialization Processes, Calibrations, Torque Specifications, Technical Inspection Processes, Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, ISO/TS 16949, Machining and Assembly Processes, Root Cause Analysis, Countermeasures, Member of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Stryker Production Team Leader December 2010 – Present

General Dynamics Land Systems, Anniston, AL

Provide Structural Design technical leadership on critical programs such as Stryker, NBCRV & MGS Facility Vehicle etc.

Assist Department Manager and Section Managers with monthly Schedule planning

Assist Department Manager with ISO compliance, ISO training

Assist Department Manager with IPS process compliance and assist lead engineers on the design of structures and appendages for various military vehicle platforms

Interface with integrated product teams as required during the design process

Assist drafting layout designers and detailers to develop a detailed technical data package

Assist engineers on the problem resolution of field, logistic and manufacturing issues

Prepare engineering rework instructions for field retrofit

Develop engineering design concepts via PRO-E software and coordinate related stress analysis verification

Develop preliminary FEA models and run optimization studies

Provide status to functional and program management on assigned tasks as required

Documentation:

TipQA, Red Tags, Discrepancy, Structural Repair, Serialization, Vehicle Workbooks, Technical Inspection

Quality Engineer/Quality Representative November 2009 – December 2010

Contract Professionals, Waterford, Michigan

Perform functional testing and troubleshooting of Stryker Combat Vehicles

Perform & serve on a multi-disciplinary team, and manage multiple tasks to completion

Good mechanical skills, familiarity with electronic, mechanical, & pneumatic systems Retrofits & Reset Experience

Basic knowledge of all hand tools and specialized tools associated with the performance of repair work and diagnosis of vehicles and systems

Record, maintain, and provide reports from data generated from production and quality processes

Effective communication with direct labor, materials support, plant management personnel, USG, ANAD, & suppliers,

Excellent communication & problem solving skills

Documentation:

TipQA, Red Tags, Discrepancy, Structural Repair, Serialization, Vehicle Workbooks, Technical Inspection

Operation Supervisor July 2008 – November 2009

Sara Lee Bakery, Dothan, Alabama

Supervisor over bread, bun, & wrapping production assembly line departments

Responsible for overseeing production & quality of product throughout the plant

Responsible for preparation & training for Operation Instruction Forms (OIF), Assembly Processes, & Lean Manufacturing

Responsible for monitoring, tracking, and filing all QCP’s, while investigating any internal issues

Documentation:

QA, OIF, SQR, QCP’S, OEE, Overuse, Cripples, Product Contamination, 5 Star, 5S, 7W, Calibration, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen

Engineering Specialist/Production Technology February 2006 - July 2008

Smart Alabama, LLC, Luverne, Alabama

Manager/Supervisor of the Pallet Team

Responsible for monitoring and tracking inventory, damaged pallets, pallet modifications, & manufacturing of new pallets

Responsible for filing, documenting, purchase orders, requisitions, invoices, work & expense reports

Responsible for pallet price negotiations, scouting for contractors, timelines, and future projects

Responsible for documentation on corrective action, countermeasures, problem solving, supplier quality, & preventive maintenance on all damaged pallets and downtime issues

Documentation:

AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Solid works, Countermeasure, Corrective Action, Root Cause Analysis, Preventive Maintenance, QA, Machining and Assembly Process, Lean Manufacturing, ISO/TS 16949

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Alabama A&M University: Normal, AL 35810

August 1999 – May 2005

Dothan High School

1000 S. Oats Street, Dothan, AL 36301

August 1995 – June 1999

ACCOMPLISHMENTS / SKILLS

*Member of ASME (American society of Mechanical Engineers) since 2003.

*Volunteer work with the ASME program throughout Huntsville, Alabama.

*Key member of A&M’s ASME team that produced and placed Alabama A&M’s first moon buggy in NASA (of Huntsville, AL) moon buggy racing competition in 2003.

*Member of Alabama A&M University Operation Jump Start Program (OJS) in 2001.

*Tutorial mentor 2003-2001.

*Participated in the Big Brother program in Huntsville, AL 2001-2002.

*Confer with engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information

*Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.

*Modify products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.

*Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, & maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems, & process to meet requirements.

*Develop structural design, Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair to ensure that equipment functions properly of products.

*Familiar with Production Realization Processes (ordering process, production material control process, manufacturing process, delivery process).

*Familiar with Business Processes (audit control process, customer satisfaction control process, corrective & preventive action planning process, continual improvement process, information technology process).

*Familiar with Support Processes (quality awareness process, equipment management process, tool & die process, supplier control process, engineering change process, measurement system process).

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